June 2009
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The Dark Side of Sun Tea? Try Cold Brewing!
UPDATE: Some of the information in this article needed updating due to more recent studies and some exaggeration of the risk involved. One of the most popular teas in summer is “sun tea” – tea that is brewed by leaving a clear container with tea in it out in the sun for a few hours. Continue reading
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Spent Leaves?
The economy is in bad shape, and everyone is tightening their belt to save every penny. So here are ways you can use tea leaves that would otherwise be thrown out. First you want to make sure you are getting the most out of the leaf, and to do this once you have steeped the Continue reading
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Tea and Enlightenment
In the East, tea has long been viewed as medium to help achieve enlightenment. Rumor has it that the first tea plants grew from the eyelids of a Buddhist monk who grew sleepy while meditating. The monk was so ashamed that he removed his eye lids and threw them to the ground so it would Continue reading
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The Perfect Water Temperature for Tea
In my last post I discussed how important it can be to brew different tea types using different water temperatures; the correct temperature can separate a passable cup of tea from an almost mind-blowing experience. However, the ideal temperature for different tea types ranges from 140º F to 212º F (boiling). With such a wide Continue reading
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Buckingham Palace Garden Party Tea Review
I just looked at our Twitter, and I’m amazed at all the recent comments about English Tea Store’s Buckingham Palace Garden Party tea. I never realized how popular it was, even though we constantly get fantastic comments about it (they just keep building up). Church groups have tea parties and they decide on the Palace Continue reading
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Tea Infusers
With a plethora of infusers on the market, it can be hard to choose which to use to brew loose leaf tea. From mugs and teapots with removable infusers built in, to strainers, tea balls, t-sacs, and who knows what else – I find it’s easy to be confused when trying to come to a Continue reading
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Review — Twinings Lady Grey Tea Review
Name: Lady Grey Brand: Twinings Type: Black tea, flavored Form: Paper tea bags, individually wrapped Review: Many people, even those who don’t drink tea regularly, are familiar with Earl Grey tea, perhaps the most popular flavored tea ever made! Earl Grey is made by blending black tea leaves with oil of bergamot (bergamot is a Continue reading
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Review — Stash Vanilla Nut Creme Decaf Tea Review
Name: Vanilla Nut Creme Decaf Tea Brand: Stash Type: Black tea, flavored, decaf Form: Paper tea bags, individually wrapped Review: In my recent post on tea as a weight-loss tool, I noted that flavored teas can be used to curb cravings: This tea, by Stash, is a perfect example of just such a tea: Packed Continue reading
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Grow Your Own Tea
Either from the naturalist in me, the idea of wanting to give it my own try, or maybe just the want for the ultimate freshness, I’ve been looking into growing my own tea plant. After many long hows, however, sadly I’ve realized that making your own tea is much more than growing the leaves and Continue reading
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